PIC Amsterdam

24/12/2025

03/10/2025

Update on our workshop name

We’ve changed the name of our upcoming digital workshop. It was originally called Digital-Rizz, but it was brought to our attention that the term "Rizz" comes from African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and isn’t appropriate for us to use in this context.

We want to acknowledge this and thank those who flagged it, and apologise for any uncomfortableness this may have caused. Inclusivity and respect are important to us, so we’ve updated the title to:

The online Hustle: Ads, Safety and Strategy ✨

Same workshop, same focus on trusted platforms, online safety & privacy, and smarter advertising — just with a more appropriate name.

***Furthermore: the last post we share suggested the workshop was on the 15/10/2025. It is actually on Monday 20/10/2025. We are sorry for the confusion!

30/09/2025

Academic and policy research on s*x work has too often misrepresented s*x workers’ realities, reinforced stigma, and sometimes caused harm. S*x workers have ...

30/09/2025

At the PIC, we don't do things by halves, and we were not born to be subtle!
We are reminding you of all the fantastic, essential and super informative events we have going on this October, our favourite month of the year! Not just because it's the month of our coordinators' birthday (*Cough*Cough* present welcome on the 24th *cough* *cough*), but because it also marks the 25th anniversary of the lifting of the Brothel Ban in the Netherlands! What better time to get out and join us in our comfy pad!

We start the month (06/10/2025) with a writing workshop for SWs interested in financial equality. Ran by the excellent Digital Advisor.

On 14/10/2025, we'll be sitting down with our Brazilian comrades for the English-translated launch of "So what if I'm P**a" Join us for this intimate evening with (tag)

On 15/10/2025, the Digital Advisor will be paying us another visit (what have we done to be so lucky?!) for the Digital *Rizz* workshop, where we will Learn about safety while working/advertising online.

We finish off the month (31/10/2025) with a bang, a pop, and a whizz! Margreet de Heer will be presenting her Sekspositief! A comic which stars our very own gorgeous Zina! I promise you, you will not want to miss this.

Remember: When we say comfy, we mean COMFY. Therefore, email us at [email protected] to reserve a space as the guest list is filling up quickly!

See you soon!

11/09/2025

We are so excited about pop-in cultural day this weekend! 💝😍

Come in to talk to us about what we do, see beautiful art made by a member of our community, and find out how s*x work, art and music are all connected! 👠🎻🫟

💙 Sat. Sept. 13th! BLUE PROGRAM LOCATION! 16:00 | 16:30 | 17:00 | 17:30 | 18:00 | 18:30 ✨Visual Artist Comics Slut & Jazz Vocalist & Pianist Līva Dumpe & 📍, Enge Kerksteeg 3
Link in bio for event details!

Win a goodie bag of local treats by getting your flyer stamped at 6+ locations (kids only need 4)!

Borrel/After-Party starting at 19:00 at De Bekeerde Suster

Thank you to our grantors: Stadsdeel Centrum .centrum.amsterdam | Amsterdam Fonds voor de Kunst | Cultuurfonds Noordholland

09/09/2025

We are so excited to be hosting the presentation of Margreet de Heer ‘s comic SEKSPOSITIEF! This is going to be a fun, hilarious, joyful and maybe even a bit teary afternoon! Please let us know if you want to join this event as space at the PIC is in short supply!

08/09/2025

💙 Sat. Sept. 13th! FEATURED LOCATION PIC 💫 between 16:00 | 16:30 | 17:00 | 17:30 | 18:00 | 18:30, Enge Kerksteeg 3 (building has 3-step entrance)

Founded by Mariska Majoor in 1994, the P. Information Center (PIC) is a vital part of the Red Light District. The space offers education, advocacy, archives, and conversation – challenging stigma and supporting SWers. Visitors can explore books, exhibitions, and informal discussions on SW, making it a unique spot for insight and connection in Amsterdam’s cultural scene. It’s also the PIC’s 30th anniversary this year!

Step inside for Līva Dumpe’s powerful and haunting voice and piano and the playful and evocative visual art of Comics Slut .

08/09/2025

Only a few more days to go!

04/09/2025

sign up through the link in bio💘
🕣September 28, 2025 16:00-18:00
📍Nieuwland - Pieter Nieuwlandstraat 93, 1093 XN Amsterdam, Netherlands

The recent murder of Lisa (17), biking home at night in Amsterdam, is yet another example of femicide and showcases the ineffectiveness of governmental measures as well as emergency numbers, supposed to protect us. This event brought much media attention, and you can read the slogan « recht op de nacht », everywhere around the city; in the tram, metro, supermarkets and stores; demonstrating how affected people are by the murder of this young girl. Through this broad movement, women aim to reclaim the night and the public space.
By giving examples of different countries (the Netherlands, Greece, Germany, and France), we will focus on statistics, activist movements, governmental measures, and legal systems, as this discussion aims to examine the facts and rhetoric around femicides.

DISCLAIMER:
The FCA is not expert on the subject nor equipped to provide psychological support to women affected by femicide in any way. Check our resource page for organisations that can support you.
https://www.thefeministclub.nl/resource-library/

If you would like to join the discussion, please read the following code of conduct and sign up through the link in bio!

Nieuwland is wheelchair-accessible but its toilets are not. The nearest wheelchair-accessible toilets are at the Wereldmusem (previously known as the Tropenmuseum.) If you have any other specific needs in order to be able to join this meeting, please let us know and we can discuss what is possible.

We are looking forward to seeing you💜

04/09/2025

As the world reflects on 𝟑𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐣𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐁𝐃𝐏𝐟𝐀) at , it’s clear: s*x workers are still being left behind in gender equality frameworks.

Global Network of S*x Work Projects has released a powerful paper highlighting how exclusionary, criminalising approaches undermine s*x workers’ rights—and what must change to ensure true feminist solidarity and inclusion.

🔑 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
👉 Advocate for the 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐞𝐱 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 – including s*x workers, their clients, and third parties. Decriminalisation is the only model that ensures labour rights, healthcare, and justice, while reducing vulnerability to violence and exploitation.

👉 Read the full brief here:https://www.nswp.org/sites/default/files/csw69_en.pdf